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East Dorset Weather in December

East Dorset in December sees low temperatures, with highs around 2°C (36°F) and overnight lows of -7°C (19°F). Snow/rainfall is fairly high at around 140 mm (5.5 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in East Dorset in December

Typically around 18 days of snow/rainfall are expected, averaging 140 mm (5.5 in) for the month. This month brings frequent, heavy showers. Both the number of wet days and the rainfall totals are on the high side.

Temperature in East Dorset in December

East Dorset in December gets highs of 2°C (36°F) during the day and drops to -7°C (19°F) at night. Winter occurs in December. Expect a distinctly cold feel throughout the day, not just overnight. At -7°C (19°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. September typically offers the best weather for East Dorset.

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East Dorset Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C (19°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 140 mm (5.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

Best Places in the United States of America in December

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in East Dorset in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to East Dorset in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags.

What To Do in East Dorset in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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